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Closing Date:

01/22/2025

Type of Position:

Clinical Staff - Medical Ancillary Support

Job Type:

Regular No

Institution Name:

University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences

The University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences (UAMS) has a unique combination of education, research, and clinical programs that encourages and supports teamwork and diversity. We champion being a collaborative health care organization, focused on improving patient care and the lives of Arkansans.

UAMS offers amazing benefits and perks (available for benefits eligible positions only):

• Health: Medical, Dental and Vision plans available for qualifying staff and family
• Holiday, Vacation and Sick Leave
• Education discount for staff and dependents (undergraduate only)
• Retirement: Up to 10% matched contribution from UAMS
• Basic Life Insurance up to $50,000
• Career Training and Educational Opportunities
• Merchant Discounts
• Concierge prescription delivery on the main campus when using UAMS pharmacy

Below you will find the details for the position including any supplementary documentation and questions you should review before applying for the opening. To apply for the position, please click the Apply link/button.

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Department:

ICE | WISL Nursing Services L&D IP C

Department's Website:

Summary of Job Duties:

The Surgical Scrub Technician assembles supplies for surgical procedures, maintains the sterile field, passes surgical instruments, and assists in room preparation in Labor and Delivery (E5). UAMS Labor and Delivery unit is located in the Harry P. Ward Clinical Tower. The unit consists of 14 LDR rooms, four triage observational beds, two operating rooms suites, a three bed recovery room area and two state of the art Neonatal Stabilization rooms used to stabilize acutely ill neonates with specially trained staff from the Intensive Care Nursery. Labor and Delivery provides high-risk obstetrical care for patients all over the state. On average, this unit performs approximately 300-330 deliveries per month. The LDR rooms allow the expectant mother to labor, deliver, and recover in the birthing suites with family support. E5 Labor and Delivery supports patient and family centered care and as a result, the newborns, if stable, are allowed to stay with their mother’s after delivery to promote bonding.

Qualifications:

Minimum Qualifications:

• High School Diploma/GED

• Must be a Graduate of an Accredited Surgical Technologist Program or 2 years of experience as a surgical technologist.

• Excellent communication skills

• Strong work ethics, and accountability.

Preferred Qualifications:

• 2 years of previous experience as a Surgical Scrub Technologist with current BLS.

Additional Information:

Employees in this role must be fitted for, capable of donning and performing routine tasks in personal protective equipment to include N95 masks, Powered Air Purifying Respirators (PAPR) or Controlled Air Purifying Respirators (CAPR).

Responsibilities:

• Provides assessment of surgical procedure.

• Ensures availability of appropriate instrumentation, supplies, and equipment for assigned cases

• Prepares the operating room with appropriate equipment available and ready for use

• Ensures operating rooms are case-ready for the following day's cases

• Ensures medical instruments are cleaned, arranged, and transported to the soiled utility room according to department policy

• Performs administrative duties, including admitting and discharging patients, ensuring front desk logs and phone books are maintained, and managing infant security system alarms

• Assists with instrument reprocessing tasks when assigned cases are completed and time permits

• Performs other duties as assigned

Salary Information:

Commensurate with education and experience

Required Documents to Apply:

List of three Professional References (name, email, business title), ResumeLicense or Certificate (see special instructions for submission instructions), Proof of Veteran Status

Special Instructions to Applicants:

Please contact askrecruitment@uams.edu for any recruiting related questions.

All application materials must be uploaded to the University of Arkansas System Career Site https://uasys.wd5.myworkdayjobs.com/UASYS

Please do not send to listed recruitment contact.

Pre-employment Screening Requirements:

Annual TB Screening, Criminal Background Check, Sex Offender Registry, Substance Abuse Testing

This position is subject to pre-employment screening (criminal background, drug testing, and/or education verification). A criminal conviction or arrest pending adjudication alone shall not disqualify an applicant except as provided by law. Any criminal history will be evaluated in relationship to job responsibilities and business necessity. The information obtained in these reports will be used in a confidential, non-discriminatory manner consistent with state and federal law.

Constant Physical Activity:

Hearing, Sitting, Standing, Talking, Walking

Frequent Physical Activity:

Feeling, Grasping, Lifting, Manipulate items with fingers, including keyboarding, Reaching

Occasional Physical Activity:

Crouching, Pulling, Pushing, Repetitive Motion

Benefits Eligible:

Yes